Facebook Lite Download: Facebook lite is the totally redesigned version of Facebook, built for better compatibility with places with a very poor network connection, even as low as 2G. It uses lesser data compared to the original Facebook version by downloading lower resolution images and not downloading auto-playing videos.

It even works on older phones that are no longer compatible with the regular app. Facebook Lite is very much similar to the regular Facebook app, with just little differences in layout. Considering the benefits of the Facebook Lite app, you may opt for it and we would take you through steps on how to get Facebook Lite app on your phone.

Steps to download Facebook Lite.

Method 1

Installing on Your Android Phone

Open Google Play. Tap its icon located on the home screen to open the Google Play Store. If the app is not on your home screen, search for it in the app drawer.

In the search bar Search for “Facebook Lite”. Tap the search tool (magnifying glass icon) at the top-right corner of Google Play and type in “Facebook Lite.” To start searching, press OK on your keyboard.

Access the app’s information page. The official website should be the first app to come out in the list. Tap it.

Tap on the Install button. The app will automatically download and install to your phone. Once it has finished downloading, simply tap Open, if you’re still on the Google Play page. If you’ve gone out of Google Play, just look for the Facebook Lite app icon in your list of applications.

If you’re asked for any special permission, simply tap the Okay button on the permission prompt to begin the download, which will take around a few seconds, depending on your connection speed.

After installation, you can access Facebook Lite on your Android device through the app.

Method 2

Installing on iPhone

Open your iPhone's App Store. Tap the App Store icon, it is a light-blue app with a stylized, white "A" on its front.

Tap Search. It's the magnifying glass icon that can be found in the bottom-right corner of the screen.

Tap the search bar. It's at the top of the screen; you'll see the phrase "App Store" in this bar.

Type Facebook Lite into the search bar. This is the official name of the app in the App Store.

Tap Search. It's a blue button in the bottom-right corner of your iPhone's keyboard. Doing so will search the App Store for the Facebook app, which should be the top item on the results page.

Tap GET. This button is to the right of the Facebook Lite app icon, which resembles a white "f" on a dark-blue background. A pop-up menu will appear.